Gobert Blocks Germany’s Comeback Attempt, Leads France To Win

#27 Rudy Gobert of the France National Team blocks against #17 Dennis Schroder of the Germany National Team during the 1st round of 2019 FIBA World Cup at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center on September 01, 2019 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

SHENZHEN, China – Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert helped block Germany’s comeback attempt and led France to a 78-74 win in their first game of the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

France was up 53-36 with less than 3 minutes to go in the ball game when Germany made a push. Gobert’s defense was pivotal down the stretch and helped “Les Bleus” pull out the victory.

Gobert posted five blocks in the game including one where he went “to the heavens to shut down Germany.”